Stroke Program Coordinator RN
The posted compensation range of $28.94 - $41.97 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Your time at work should be fulfilling.Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Coordinate and maintain the certification of the Primary Stoke Center under the leadership of Administration and the Stroke Medical Director. Coordinate the development of a Comprehensive Stroke Center for the System. Once achieved follow appropriate guidelines/recommendations to maintain certification.
- Identify and follow patients with stroke during hospitalization for the purpose of applying evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes, both physiological and financial.
- Mentor staff in using/fostering the use of evidence-based tools to improve the care of a stroke patient (stroke order sets, nursing care resource guide, patient educational tools). Facilitate neurological assessment skills for caregivers across the spectrum of stroke care. Maintain hospital-wide/system-wide communication regarding Stroke Program.
- Develop and facilitate ongoing community and professional education programs. Assist with in-patient stroke education.
- Participate actively in the continued development of improved care practices for patients, including practice guidelines and protocols through the use of evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrate motivation for continued growth as an educator, and by active review of current literature, professional networking, and attendance at relevant seminars/conferences. Communicate educational offerings to Stroke Team and keep track of the team’s stroke educational hours.
- Consults with OT/PT/Dieticians/Case Management/Social Work and other members of the health care team, to continue to identify new strategies for excellence.
- Review stroke related data, disseminate with appropriate team members, and establish performance improvement plan to make changes.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required: BSN or equivalent. Masters preferred
Clinical experience with stroke patients. Experience in teaching and/or clinical program development and ordinations desirable.
Minimum 5 years in nursing practice with 2 years in critical care.
Experience with data collection and statistical analysis preferred.
Consistently adheres to and demonstrates our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
Join us at Catholic Health Initiatives, and become a part of our faith-based health system.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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